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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.55, 1,106.70 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.55, 1,106.70 and 591.76 is: 886.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.55 : 1,106.70 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.55/1,106.70 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.55x = 1,106.70 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.55x = 654,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,900.79/738.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.74

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